Abseiling for Charity continued By Michelle Dee

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I was by this time quite scared and even more so when I realised I had to shuffle my feet down off the edge onto a narrow steel plate running just beneath the walkway. It was then that my foot slipped as I struggled for grip on the flat surface. My heart was pounding as I finally managed to plant both feet on the steel plate.

Seconds later I felt the harness bear the full extent of my weight and my feet left the side of the bridge and I swung underneath. With my feet now pointing to the ground I let the belay rope slide through my hands. By loosening and tightening my grip I could control the speed of the descent. Now I was having fun, too soon I was almost half way down. I paused for photographs (as you do) then continued to descend at quite a rate.

Metres from the ground I slowed myself down then came to earth gently bending my legs as my boots touched terra firma. It was over. I had done it. I wanted to go again.

My friends and family greeted me once I had cleared the landing area. Many thanks to Mo, Cilla, Elsie and Jane for their amazing support and to my own family who came out to cheer me on as well. More thanks go to RNIB who held a well-organised event and made sure 350 abseilers reached the ground safely. This was an absolutely thrilling experience that has planted something of a seed in me. Now, I am not turning into a crazy adrenaline junkie but I wouldn't mind doing a sky dive next…if anyone knows how I can make this desire a reality don't hesitate to contact me on michelle@thisisull.com

Many thanks to the following who lent their support to this venture thisisUll.com, Thearne Pet Stores, Nortech, Morgans Off Licence the following businesses on Princes Avenue: Zebra, Party World, Hook Line Sinker, Bright Green, Haagensons, Hollyhocks, Blue Moon, Hebblewhites

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